Lance Corporal, Roger E. Davis, 70, of Manchester, passed away on August 28, 2018. He was born on August 27, 1948 in St. Johnsbury, VT, and was raised in Hartford and attended Hartford schools. He graduated from Hartford Public High School in 1966. Upon graduation, he entered the Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. Roger shared his love of baseball, classic cars and music with all whom he met. Roger leaves his beloved wife of 48 years Jane (Mack) Davis; two daughters and their husbands Brigid and Joseph Laurito of Rocky Hill and Kara and Robert Sheftel of Manchester; and three grandchildren Julia Laurito, Reillyn and Mackenzie Sheftel. Roger also leaves his sisters and brothers-in-law; Donna Skidgel, Janet and Roger LaFlamme, and his dear friend Richard Bouchard. He cherished his nieces and nephews and his girls Emily Cagianello and Sharon Gompper. He is predeceased by his parents Albert and Harriett Davis, his brother Paul Nelson and sister Joanne Bouchard.
Visiting hours will be on Monday, September 3rd, from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, September 4th, at 10:00 AM, at St. Josephine Bakhita, St. Elizabeth Seton, 280 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT.  Everyone to go directly to church.  Burial will be private.  Roger's family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Community Follows the Patriot, 163 College St., Middletown, Ct 06457. In Roger's honor welcome home or thank a veteran.  Please visit www.dillonbaxter.com to share condolences or a memory with the family.